Trends & External Forces Cost of living crisis: Key challenges and opportunities for UK brands The latest GDP figures showed that the UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, boosted by the World Cup and spending on food and drink. But bad economic news continues to stack up. The Bank of England is predicting a “very challenging” two-year recession. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has forecast a 1.4% fall […] 0 Author Missing February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 3 min read EconomyConsumersInternational - UKResults & InvestmentData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryDept. BeverageAssociatesCOVID19Dept. HBCStrategyDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage PepsiCo’s new Starry brand named official soft drink of NBA, WNBA The lemon-lime offering targeted at Gen Z aims to bring a “fresh perspective” as Mtn Dew steps back from events like the NBA All-Star weekend. MarketingDive February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 < 1 min read PepsiCoDept. BeverageDept. FreshConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How Daniel’s Jewelers Designs Stores and Shopper Experiences for Hispanic Consumers Joseph Sherwood founded Daniel’s Jewelers in 1948 to make jewelry more accessible for all families. Over the years the retailer has carved a unique space in the Hispanic market thanks to its unique approach to financing, in-store services and merchandising. This has allowed the company to establish a unique value proposition that speaks to the […] Retail TouchPoints February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 4 min read ConsumersShoppersAssociatesAmazonBrick and MortarMerchandisingInclusivityExecutivesMarketing: In StoreStore LocationDept. BeverageEconomyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsDept. GroceryStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Whole Foods Pushes Suppliers To Lower Prices The Wall Street Journal is reporting this morning that Amazon-owned Whole Foods is pressing suppliers to lower prices as their own costs start to decline. According to the story, Whole Foods “told suppliers at a recent virtual summit that it wants to bring down retail prices in its store aisles as companies’ own costs start […] MorningNewsBeat February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 2 min read Whole FoodsDept. GroceryEconomyMarketing: TradeDept. FuelDept. BeverageConsumersShoppersExecutivesDept. BakeryAssociatesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Department & Category Food Lion Pilots New Food Pharmacy Program Ahold Delhaize-owned Food Lion announced that it is collaborating with Novant Health “to launch a food pharmacy pilot program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC … The pilot program provides qualified participants access to nutritious food and encourages them to make healthy lifestyle choices to achieve sustained health. Throughout the […] MorningNewsBeat February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessMerchandisingDept. FreshMarketing: In StoreDept. PerimeterDept. DairyDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How the Values-Oriented Shopper Is Shaping Modern Commerce Fragmented audiences create a unique challenge for brands and retailers Product innovation is one of the most exciting aspects of the health and wellness industry—and it can also be one of the most overwhelming. Within one year, SPINS channels tracked 71,000 new brands, with 65% of them specifically within the health and wellness space. This […] Spins February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 4 min read ShoppersData & InsightsHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsDept. Natural / OrganicData VisualizationDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterDept. FreshDept. BeverageDeliveryConsumersMarketing: In StoreOwned Brands (Private Label)Trends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Busch Light enlists Sarah McLachlan for Super Bowl LVII The beer brand’s game day commercial will revive the singer’s ASPCA anthem, “Angel,” as part of a playful miscommunication about outdoor survival tips. MarketingDive January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers JPG Resources acquires R&D arm of RodeoCPG Transaction enables development of technology-enabled sales management offering for food and beverage brands. Food Business News January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 < 1 min read AcquisitionDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Amass Brands acquires operating assets of wine company Winc The spirits conglomerate is taking on several brands from Winc’s portfolio, which filed for bankruptcy in December due in part to declining DTC sales. RetailDive January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevAcquisitionBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage What Alcohol Brands Need to Know to Score Big with Football Fans Before Super Bowl LVII Regardless of who makes it to the Super Bowl this year, one thing is for sure, American Football fans will be drinking on (and leading up to) Super Bowl LVII on February 12th. Americans spend $1.3 Billion on beer alone for the Super Bowl (not including wine, liquor, or other spirits). Ahead of this momentous occasion for sports and alcohol, it’s important to know how consumers are likely to shop and drink this year. MikMak took a closer look at current trends, and here’s what we found. MikMak January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevHoliday & EventsDept. BeverageConsumersMarketing: SocialDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Department & Category Food Lion launches ‘food pharmacy’ pilot program SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion and Novant Health are collaborating to launch a food pharmacy pilot program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. A leading omnichannel retailer serving towns and cities across 10 states, Food Lion is committed to nourishing neighbors and families, setting them up for success in life. […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessMerchandisingPartnershipsOmnichannelDept. FreshBrick and MortarExecutivesMarketing: UGCMarketing: BrandDept. DairyDept. PerimeterResults & InvestmentDept. BeverageData & InsightsPackagingStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Walmart-owned Sam’s Club plans to open about 30 new stores over next five years [[ Getty Images Walmart-owned Sam’s Club on Thursday said it will open more than 30 new stores in the U.S., marking its most aggressive expansion in years. The warehouse club’s next store is expected to open in Florida in 2024. Sam’s Club also plans to open five fulfillment and distribution centers this year, with the […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 4 min read Brick and MortarWalmartCostcoData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyCOVID19Dept. FuelAssociatesDept. GrocerySams ClubShoppersBOPISBed Bath & BeyondBJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. BeverageDept. PetPackagingDept. NonfoodCompetitionDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsDept. Paper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How to Get Discovered by U.K. Retailers: Understanding British Consumers Before you launch your brand in the United Kingdom, it’s important to know what’s going on in today’s U.K. retail market as it may differ from the markets your brand currently has a presence in. Whether the British market is familiar territory or completely new, here’s a deep dive into understanding the U.K.’s marketplace, retailers, […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersSustainabilityVendorsInternational - UKPackagingGovernmentTescoHealth & WellnessEconomyShoppersInclusivityDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelMarketing: SocialDept. PetOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentESG and CSRDept. HBCAldiMarketing: In StoreTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAssociatesHoliday & EventsDept. FuelOwned Brands (Private Label)social commerceTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: RetailBrick and MortarInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood CMA to scrutinise ‘green’ claims in sales of household essentials The CMA will examine the accuracy of ‘green’ claims made about household essentials – such as food, drink, and toiletries – to make sure shoppers are not being misled. The move is an expansion of ongoing work by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) into ‘greenwashing’, which seeks to get to the bottom of whether […] Talking Retail January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. NonfoodCompetitionShoppersDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Wall’s launches new Twister Fruit Zingerrr ice lolly UK supplier Unilever is introducing Wall’s first ever sweet and sour ice lolly with the launch of the Twister Fruit Zingerrr. The ice lolly has a combination of tangy apple, sour lemon and sweet blueberry flavours and is made with real fruit juice, no artificial flavours or colours and contains 65 calories per serving, says […] Talking Retail January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshUnileverDept. BeverageInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Your Views: Spotlight We had a story the other day about a poll suggesting that while ;people were cutting back on day to day expenses, they still want to indulge in occasional luxuries, which prompted MNB reader Rich Heiland to write: I used to use a statistic about Millennials in one of my presentations about finding and attracting […] MorningNewsBeat January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersDept. BeverageDeliveryTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentHoliday & EventsGovernmentExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelData & InsightsCOVID19Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Online supermarket Motatos say too much food still ends up in landfill Online supermarket retailer Motatos saved 25,642 tonnes of waste globally in 2022, with £798,000 worth of food saved from landfill in the UK alone The 2022… View Article The Retail Bulletin January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GrocerySustainabilityInternational - UKDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 7 benefits of combining social and survey data Big news, people: GWI has partnered with Audiense, the leading audience intelligence solution. “So what?” we hear you ask. Well, insights drawn from different sources – in this case GWI’s survey data and Audiense’s social data – paint a more detailed and reliable picture of what audiences think, feel and do. Or to put it […] GWI (Global Web Index) January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read Data & InsightsESG and CSRThick DataMarketing: SocialPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationConsumersDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreShoppersTargetGovernmentHealth & WellnessUnileverOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsStrategyTwitterMarketing: BroadcastAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Dogfish Head’s budget big game ad showcases electric football The craft brewer spent only $7,000 on a hyper-local ad to promote its role as the official beer of the Electric Football World Championship. MarketingDive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How To Position Your Brand As A Ritual By definition, consumption is ritualistic and all rituals have heroes. Consumers become actors that play the role of the hero to satisfy their ego through consumption. When identifying with a brand and consuming its product, we hope it will transform us into a better, heroic person. Ultimately, marketers’ goals must be to establish a ritual […] Branding Strategy January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 3 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandConsumersRestaurantsDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationMondelezMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Carling kicks off partnerships with the Emirates FA Cup and Vitality Women’s FA Cup Carling is becoming the official beer partner to the Emirates FA Cup and Vitality Women’s FA Cup. The partnership has been announced ahead of the fourth round of both the men’s and women’s competitions, which takes place over the weekend of Saturday 28 January 2023. As part of the deal, which will run until at […] Talking Retail January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. Adult BevDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Sustainability to take centre stage at IFE seminar The seminar programme for IFE, International Food & Drink Event, is now live, with this year’s event putting the issue of sustainability at the heart of discussions on a dedicated Sustainability Stage, sponsored by Elopak. Taking place on 20-22 March at ExCeL London and supported by Official Show Sponsor MHP Food, IFE is a comprehensive […] Talking Retail January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read SustainabilityDept. GroceryInternationalInternational - UKDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Sainsbury’s launches healthy food overnight drive-through aimed at shift workers Sainsbury’s has launched a temporary overnight drive-through that will provide free hot and healthy meals from its new Flourish health range. Running for three nights only from… View Article The Retail Bulletin January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDept. GroceryAssociatesDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Mars unveils Valentine’s Day offerings NEWARK, N.J. — Mars has unveiled a variety of new limited-edition offerings from M&M’S, DOVE and Ethel M Chocolates, as well as personalized options on MMS.com, to help consumers choose gifts for Valentine’s Day. “While Valentine’s Day has historically been tied to couples, shopper data reveals an evolution in consumers’ patterns around Valentine’s Day,” said […] MMR January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read ConsumersShoppersMars Inc.UnileverData & InsightsMerchandisingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. NonfoodDept. DairyDept. BeveragePackaging 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Consumers taking a holistic approach to health CHICAGO — The focus on health and wellness evolved throughout the pandemic as consumers began seeking coping mechanisms for their altered lifestyles. The consumer’s need for normalcy at the height of the pandemic was the entry for a mental and physical health focus, reports The NPD Group. Compared to the pre-pandemic period, more consumers say […] MMR January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read ConsumersHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryCOVID19Dept. BeverageGoogleData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Inflation is cooling, but prices on many items are going to stay high for months Inflation may be cooling. But, for most Americans, the price of a cup of coffee or a bag of groceries hasn’t budged. In the months ahead, the big question is whether consumers will start to feel relief, too. Over the past few months, many of the key factors that fueled a four-decade high in inflation […] CNBC January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 6 min read EconomyConsumersData & InsightsAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. BeverageCOVID19RestaurantsShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)PackagingHoliday & EventsKrogerPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeDept. GroceryData VisualizationDept. FreshResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterInternationalProcter & GambleDept. NonfoodDept. BakeryBrick and MortarStrategyDeliveryDept. DairyDept. ApparelDept. BabyDept. LaundryPredictions and ForecastsDept. Sporting goodsDept. OTCDept. Appliances 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Cover This Controversy In Chocolate (And A Rhetorical Bomb Or Two) There are a number of stories this morning about how marketing decisions made by Mars Inc. about its M&M brand advertising have caused a cultural kerfuffle, leading to a move away from its animated “spokes-candies” in commercials and hiring of comedian Maya Rudolph for a new campaign that will be launched during Super Bowl LVII […] MorningNewsBeat January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 2 min read InclusivityDept. BeveragePackagingDept. ApparelHoliday & EventsGovernmentEconomyCOVID19Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Your Views: Legacies & Ironies Got the following email from MNB reader Cindee Lolik: Just wanted to comment on the comment about employers taking on the cost of ServSafe certification. Our Co-op has always picked up the cost of certification for our Food Service Managers, but when I read the article, I immediately looked for an alternative to the National […] MorningNewsBeat January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 2 min read Dept. FreshDept. Adult BevDept. PerimeterPackagingDept. BeverageAssociatesRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingMarketing: BrandDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Culture wars claim M&Ms, new AI problems for CNET and more Plus: How luxury developers are courting influencers without spending a dime. Anthropomorphic M&Ms have been one of the weirdest flashpoints of the culture wars. But indeed, that’s what’s happened, with the female (do candies actually have genders?) sweets in particular drawing ire over their choice of footwear from conservative commentators. Now, M&Ms says it is […] PR Daily January 24, 2023January 25, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialESG and CSRData & InsightsTwitterHoliday & EventsStrategyInclusivityThick DataHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicDept. BeverageTikTokExecutivesMarketing: In StoreDept. ApparelMeta (Facebook)Pricing & PromotionsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood 1-800-Flowers.com Introduces Marketplace to Expand Gift Options, Support Independent Sellers Just in time for Valentine’s Day, 1-800-Flowers.com has launched a “Gifts & More” marketplace designed to provide shoppers with a wider range of gift options. The site will initially include a curated selection of products from more than 200 brands across 15 categories, including home décor, spa gift baskets, party supplies and DIY activities. Additionally, […] Retail TouchPoints January 24, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. NonfoodShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingDept. FreshDept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Department: Food Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Finance International Trends & External Forces Mondelēz International Reports Q4 and FY 2022 Results Full Year Highlights Net revenues for the full year increased +9.7% driven by Organic Net Revenue1 growth of +12.3% with underlying Volume/Mix of +2.7%. For the fourth quarter, Net revenues increased +13.5% driven by Organic Net Revenue1 growth of +15.4% with underlying Volume/Mix of +1.6% Diluted EPS was $1.96, down 35.5%; Adjusted EPS1 was $2.95, up +11.9% on […] Written by Mondelez February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Robots could surpass workers at Amazon by 2030, Cathie Wood says KEY POINTS “We are just at the dawn of the robotics age. And I would say artificial intelligence and battery technology are all a part of that movement as well,” Cathie Wood said. Amazon had more than 1.6 million workers at the end of 2021, according to its most recent annual report. Wood’s Ark Innovation […] Written by CNBC February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Department & Category ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit International Stores & Formats Aldi expands Too Good To Go partnership nationwide following successful trial Aldi is rolling out its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, across all of its 990 UK stores. Following a successful trial last year, Aldi is now offering surplus food bags available nationwide, in a bid to tackle food waste while also offering even lower prices to customers. The […] Written by Talking Retail February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Stores & Formats dunnhumby’s Sixth Annual Retailer Preference Index (RPI) for U.S. GroceryTHE GROCERS BEST ‘BUILT TO LAST’ H-E-B, Costco Best Navigate The 2020 – 2022 Pandemic Grocery Market Upheaval, Bumping Amazon From Its Top Ranking Customers emerged from 2020 – 2022 placing more importance than ever on finding the right balance of savings and quality while placing less importance on saving time. Pandemic surge in retailer digital capabilities and consumer digital adoption […] Written by dunnhumby February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department & Category Department: Food Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Holiday & Events Charted: U.S. Egg Prices More Than Double in 2022 Charted: U.S. Egg Prices Double in 2022 Eggs are a staple food for many countries around the world, and the U.S. is no exception. Americans eat between 250‒280 eggs a year on average. Eggs are also easy to cook, protein-dense and supply many daily vitamins needed for healthy living, making them a popular meal or […] Written by Visual Capitalist February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked